Castro Marim brings children and elderly together for water in environmental initiative

The ninth edition of the Environmental Education and Volunteering Initiatives Week focused on cooperation for the care of water resources.

Generic image of children and elderly people participating in an outdoor environmental activity focused on water conservation.
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Generic image of children and elderly people participating in an outdoor environmental activity focused on water conservation.

Approximately 120 children and 40 elderly residents from the municipality of Castro Marim participated in the 9th edition of the Environmental Education and Volunteering Initiatives Week, between October 20th and 26th, with activities focused on water protection.

Under the theme “Together for Water – Cooperate to Care”, the initiative aimed to highlight the capacity to join efforts in facing global challenges related to the management and protection of water resources, nature, and biodiversity.
The activities took place in various locations within the municipality, including the Kindergartens of Castro Marim, Altura, and Azinhal, the Lar da Cegonha Branca, and the Residential Structure and Day Centre José Cabrita – Alzheimer and other dementias.
The initiative was organized by the Portuguese Environment Agency, in partnership with Águas do Algarve and the Municipality of Castro Marim.
Based on information from the official source: Câmara Municipal de Castro Marim (29/10/2026)